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1665 days ago

Slumping West Coast road remains closed, with tourist train blocked

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A slip near Greymouth has caused road and rail closures and raised concerns about a downturn in business.

The active slip between Greymouth and Stillwater at Omoto has been moving since mid August but heavy rain on Thursday forced the closure of a section of State Highway 7, the main road linking Reefton and Greymouth, and the rail line until at least Tuesday.

KiwiRail has been stopping the TranzAlpine at Arthur's Pass and offering buses for people wanting to continue on to the West Coast.

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4 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
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  • 8.1% No
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1123 votes
15 hours ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.

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